warning INFINITI Q50 2021 Owners Manual

3-22Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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1. Pull the hood lock release handlelocated below the instrument panel; the
hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
up at the front of the
hood with your fingertips and raise the
hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close the hood down to latch both the right and
left locks. Push the hood down to lock
the hood securely into place.
WARNING
.Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the hood
to fly open and result in an accident.
. If you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
WARNING
.Do not drive with the trunk lid open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See “Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)”
(P.5-4) of this manual.
. Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously
injured. Keep the car locked, with the
trunk closed, when not in use, and
prevent children’s access to Intelli-
gent Keys.
HOOD TRUNK LID

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TRUNK RELEASE POWER CAN-
CEL SWITCH
When the switch located inside the glove
box is in the OFF position, the power to
the trunk lid will be canceled and the trunk lid
cannot be opened by the trunk lid release
switch, the trunk open request switch or the
TRUNK button on the Intelligent Key.
When you have to leave the vehicle with a
valet and want to keep your belongings safe
in the glove box and the trunk, push this
switch to OFF and lock the glove box with
the mechanical key. Then leave the vehicle
and the Intelligent Key with the valet and
keep the mechanical key with you. (See “Keys” (P.3-2).)
To connect the power to the trunk lid, push
the switch to the ON
position.
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INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE
WARNING
Closely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from play-
ing and becoming locked in the trunk
where they could be seriously injured.
Keep the car locked, with the trunk lid
securely latched, when not in use, and
prevent children’s access to Intelligent
Keys.
The interior trunk lid release mechanism
allows opening of the trunk lid in the event

that people become locked inside the trunk
or in the event of the loss of electrical power
such as a discharged battery.
Releasing inside the trunk
To open the trunk lid from the inside, pull the
release handleuntil the lock releases and
push up on the trunk lid. The release lever is
made of a material that glows in the dark
after a brief exposure to ambient light.
The handle is located on the back of the
trunk lid as illustrated.
Releasing from the rear seat
You can access the release handle through
the trunk pass-through (rear seat armrest).
(See “Armrest” (P.1-7).)
To open the trunk lid from the rear seat, pull
the release handle towards front of vehicle
until the lock releases.
If you cannot reach the release handle,
contact an INFINITI retailer.SPA2735
OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER
DOOR
To open the fuel-filler door, unlock the fuel-
filler door by using one of the following
operations, then push the upper left side of
the door.
. Touch the one touch unlock sensor on
one of the front door handles and then
push the door handle request switch
while carrying the Intelligent Key.
. Push the UNLOCK button on the Intel-
ligent Key twice.
. Push the power door lock switch to the
UNLOCK position. To lock, close the fuel-filler door securely
and lock all doors by operating the door
handle request switch, the LOCK button on
the Intelligent Key or the power door lock
switch.
FUEL-FILLER CAP
WARNING
.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or ser-
iously injured if it is misused or
mishandled. Always stop engine and
do not smoke or allow open flames or
sparks near the vehicle when refuel-
ing.
. Do not attempt to top off the fuel
tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts
off automatically. Continued refuel-
ing may cause fuel overflow, resulting
in fuel spray and possibly a fire.
. Use only an original equipment type
fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has
a built-in safety valve needed for
proper operation of the fuel system
and emission control system. An in-
correct cap can result in a serious
malfunction and possible injury. It
could also cause the Malfunction
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FUEL-FILLER DOOR

3-26Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Indicator Light (MIL) to come on.
. Never pour fuel into the throttle body
to attempt to start your vehicle.
. Do not fill a portable fuel container in
the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death when filling portable
fuel containers:
— Always place the container on the ground when filling.
— Do not use electronic devices when filling.
— Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the container while you are
filling it.
— Use only approved portable fuel containers for flammable liquid.
CAUTION
. If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid
paint damage.
. Insert the cap straight into the fuel-
filler tube, then tighten the fuel-filler
cap until a single click is heard. Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap properly
may cause the
Malfunction In-
dicator Light (MIL) to illuminate. If
the
light illuminates because the
fuel-filler cap is loose or missing,
tighten or install the cap and con-
tinue to drive the vehicle. The
light should turn off after a few
driving trips. If thelight does
not turn off after a few driving trips,
have the vehicle inspected. It is
recommended you visit an INFINITI
retailer for this service.
. The Loose Fuel Cap warning will
appear if the fuel-filler cap is not
properly tightened. It may take a few
driving trips for the warning to be
displayed. Failure to tighten the fuel-
filler cap properly after the Loose
Fuel Cap warning appears may cause
the
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) to illuminate.
. For additional information, see “Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL)” (P.2-
15).
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To remove the fuel-filler cap:
1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise
to remove.
2. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
while refueling.
To install the fuel-filler cap:
1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the fuel-filler tube.
2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until a single click is heard.

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Loose Fuel Cap warning
The Loose Fuel Cap warning appears in the
vehicle information display when the fuel-
filler cap is not tightened correctly after the
vehicle has been refueled. It may take a few
driving trips for the warning to be displayed.
To turn off the warning, perform the
following:
1. Remove and install the fuel-filler cap assoon as possible. (See “Fuel-filler cap”
(P.3-25).)
2. Tighten the fuel-filler cap until a single click is heard.
3. Push the
orswitchon the
steering wheel for longer than 1 second to turn off the Loose Fuel Cap warning
after tightening the fuel-filler cap.
WARNING
.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving. You could lose control
of your vehicle and cause an accident.
. Do not adjust the steering wheel any
closer to you than is necessary for
proper steering operation and com-
fort. The driver’s air bag inflates with
great force. If you are unrestrained,
leaning forward, sitting sideways or
out of position in any way, you are at
greater risk of injury or death in a
crash. You may also receive serious or
fatal injuries from the air bag if you
are up against it when it inflates.
Always sit back against the seatback
and as far away as practical from the
steering wheel. Always use the seat
belts.
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TILT/TELESCOPIC STEERING

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Automatic anti-glare type
The inside mirror is designed so that it
automatically changes reflection according
to the intensity of the headlights of the
following vehicle.
The anti-glare system will be automatically
turned on when the ignition switch is pushed
to the ON position.
The anti-glare system also operates for the
outside mirrors (if so equipped).
When the anti-glare system is turned on, the
indicator light
will illuminate and excessive
glare from the headlights of the vehicle
behind you will be reduced.
Push the “*” switch
to make the inside mirror operate normally. The indicator light
will turn off. Push the “I” switch
to turn the
system on.
Do not allow any object to cover the sensors
or apply glass cleaner on them. Doing so
will reduce the sensitivity of the sensor,
resulting in improper operation.
For the HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver
operation, see “HomeLink®Universal Trans-
ceiver” (P.2-59).
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.
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Adjusting outside mirrors
The outside mirror control switch is located
on the driver’s armrest.
The outside mirror will operate only when
the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Move the switch
right or left to select the
right or left side mirror, then adjust using the
control switch
.
Defrosting outside mirrors
The outside mirrors will be heated when the
rear window defroster switch is operated.
If the engine is started using the remote start
function (if so equipped) when the outside

air temperature, the interior temperature
and the engine coolant temperature are
low, the rear window glass and outside
mirror defroster may turn on automatically.
For additional information about the remote
engine start function, see “Remote engine
start” (P.3-19).
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Foldable outside mirrors
Power folding type (if so equipped):
The outside mirror remote control operates
when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
The outside mirrors automatically fold when
the outside mirror folding switch is pushed
to the CLOSE position
. To unfold, push to
the OPEN position.
If mirrors are manually operated or bumped,
the mirror body can become loose at the
pivot point. To correct electronic mirror
operation, cycle mirrors by pushing CLOSE
until completely closed, then push OPEN
until the mirror is in the OPEN position.
WARNING
Do not drive with the mirrors stored. You
will be unable to see behind the vehicle.
CAUTION
. Continuously performing the fold/
unfold operation of the outside mir-
ror may cause the switch to stop the
operation.
. Do not touch the mirrors while they
are moving. Your hand may be
pinched, and the mirror may malfunc-
tion.
. If the mirrors were folded or unfolded
by hand, there is a chance that the
mirror will move forward or back-
ward during driving. If the mirrors
were folded or unfolded by hand, be
sure to adjust them again electrically
before driving.
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4-2Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Refer to the INFINITI InTouchTMOwner’s
Manual that includes the following informa-
tion.
. Navigation system (if so equipped)
. Audio system
. Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone system
. INFINITI InTouchTMServices (if so
equipped)
. SiriusXM Traffic
TM(if so equipped)
. SiriusXM®Travel Link (if so equipped)
. SiriusXM®Radio
. Viewing information
. Other settings
. Voice recognition (if so equipped)
. Meter settings
. General system information
. Android Auto
TM
.Apple CarPlay®
WARNING
.Do not adjust the display controls,
heater and air conditioner controls or
audio controls while driving so that
full attention may be given to vehicle
operation.
. If you noticed any foreign objects
entering the system hardware, spilled
liquid on the system, or noticed
smoke or fumes coming out from the
system, or any other unusual opera-
tion is observed, stop using the
system immediately and contact the
nearest INFINITI retailer. Ignoring
such conditions may lead to an acci-
dent, fire or electric shock.
. Do not disassemble or modify this
system. If you do, it may lead to an
accident, fire, or electric shock.
. Park the vehicle in a safe location and
apply the parking brake to view
images on the touch screen display.
CAUTION
.Do not use the system when the
engine is not running for extended periods of time to prevent battery
discharge.
. The glass screen on the liquid crystal
display may break if it is hit with a
hard or sharp object. If the glass
screen breaks, do not touch it. Doing
so could result in an injury.
. Extreme temperature conditions [be-
low −4°F (−20°C) and above 158°F
(70°C)] could affect the performance
of the system.
INFINITI INTOUCHTMOWNER’S MANUALSAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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1. Upper touch-screen display (upper dis-play)
2. Lower touch-screen display (lower dis- play)
3. MENU button
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions for proper use of the Rear-
View Monitor system could result in
serious injury or death.
. The RearView Monitor is a conveni-
ence but it is not a substitute for
proper backing. Always turn and look
out the windows, and check mirrors
to be sure that it is safe to move
before operating the vehicle. Always
back up slowly.
. The system is designed as an aid to
the driver in showing large stationary
objects directly behind the vehicle, to
help avoid damaging the vehicle.
. The distance guide line and the
vehicle width line should be used as
a reference only when the vehicle is
on a level paved surface. The distance
viewed on the monitor is for refer-
ence only and may be different than
the actual distance between the
vehicle and displayed objects.
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REARVIEW MONITOR (if so equipped)

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Backing up near a projecting object
The predictive course linesdo not touch
the object in the display. However, the
vehicle may hit the object if it projects over
the actual backing up course.
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Backing up behind a projecting
object
The positionis shown farther than the
positionin the display. However, the
positionis actually at the same distance
as the position. The vehicle may hit the
object when backing up to the positionif the object projects over the actual backing
up course.
HOW TO PARK WITH PREDIC-
TIVE COURSE LINES
WARNING
.
If the tires are replaced with different
sized tires, the predictive course lines
may not be displayed correctly.
. On a snow-covered or slippery road,
there may be a difference between
the predictive course lines and the
actual course line.
. The displayed lines will appear
slightly off to the right because the
rearview camera is not installed in the
rear center of the vehicle.
. If the battery is disconnected or
becomes discharged, the predictive
course lines may be displayed incor-
rectly. If this occurs, please perform
the following procedures:
— Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock while the engine is running.
— Drive the vehicle on a straight road for more than 5 minutes.